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BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Cambridge

CostFee:1231.00 Concession: 237.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 2 Travel and Tourism Course in Cambridge. Classes run full-time at Cambridge Regional College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study travel and tourism through a mix of classroom learning and practical activities outside the classroom, exploring how the industry works, the organisations within it, and the customers they serve. Entry requires three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, or a completed full Level 1 course.

Who this course is for

This course will appeal to students who: have a keen interest in travel and tourism enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to their own lives and experience want the opportunity to carry out practical work outside the classroom as well as class work enjoy discovering about themselves in practical situations want to find out more about the subject through personal investigation are interested in developing an understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and how to deal with customers effectively want to study a course that is active and enjoyable want to move onto a related career or a further education course.

The BTEC Certificate in Travel and Tourism is made up of eight units: four compulsory units and four specialist units.

COMPULSORY UNITS:

Unit 1 - The UK Travel and Tourism Sector Unit 2 - The Travel and Tourism Customer Service Unit 3 - UK Travel and Tourism Destinations Unit 4 - International Holiday Destinations Unit 7 - Business Environments in Travel and Tourism

Specialist Units:

Promotion and Sales in Travel and Tourism Organising a Travel and Tourism study visit Preparation for employment Travel and Tourism Employment Opportunities.

Please note - units are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES You will have access to GCSE retakes in English and Maths, or Pathway to GCSE.

Compulsory residential activities to develop team work and practical skills are an integral part of the course. There is an additional cost of GBP220 to cover these trips as well as day trips, or residentials and guest speakers. This charge is to be paid at enrolment and is non-refundable. The Learner Support Fund is available and could help assist in paying towards these fees.

The offer on the course is subject to the successful attendance of a Welcome Event and Taster Day.

Entry requirements

3 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Maths, or Successful completion of a full Level 1 course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll investigate the destinations, products, and services that travel businesses offer.
  • You'll develop an understanding of customer service in travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll examine how travel and tourism organisations identify and serve different markets.
  • You'll carry out personal investigation into topics relevant to the industry.
  • You'll build practical skills through activities and visits outside the classroom.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based, with practical activities and visits outside the classroom woven in throughout the year. The BTEC format is largely assignment-based. You'll complete coursework tasks and projects that are assessed against set criteria, rather than sitting traditional written exams. Some units may include a timed assessment element. Your work is assessed by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel agent: advising customers on holidays and booking travel
  • Holiday rep: supporting tourists at UK or overseas resorts
  • Cabin crew: working on flights for an airline
  • Tourism information officer: helping visitors at local attractions or centres
  • Tour operator assistant: helping plan and sell package holidays
  • Hotel receptionist: front-of-house role in hospitality and accommodation

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Travel and Tourism (Pearson Edexcel): the natural next step, and a route into university or higher-level industry roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Management: broadens your options across hotels, events, and hospitality businesses.
  • A Levels alongside or after this course: if you want to keep university options open across different subjects.
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